Adult Mental Health Nurse - RN

Dominion Hospital•Falls Church, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Dominion Hospital is seeking an experienced Adult Mental Health Nurse - RN to join its team at its freestanding mental health facility in Falls Church, Virginia. The RN coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with department requirements and the scope and standards of nursing practice. In collaboration with medical providers and other care team members, the nurse provides individualized, comprehensive, compassionate care using established nursing models and advocates for patients, families, and caregivers. The role provides psychiatric nursing care across the continuum, including assessment, medication and treatment administration, care planning, patient and family education, therapeutic relationship-building, and coordination of interdisciplinary care. The nurse also contributes to patient safety, quality improvement, professional development, and departmental performance. This is a full-time night-shift position, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required.
Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment or an applicable multi-state compact license.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required.
At least 1 year of applicable experience required.
Crisis Prevention Institute certification required as part of general hospital orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in status throughout the continuum of care.
Administer medications, treatments, and nursing interventions according to provider orders, policies, and professional standards.
Evaluate patient safety risks, pain, and potential signs of abuse or neglect; initiate appropriate interventions and report concerns as required.
Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized, evidence-based plans of care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, recovery goals, self-management, and discharge planning.
Coordinate care delivery by appropriately delegating responsibilities, supervising assigned team members, and promoting teamwork.
Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care using the nursing process and psychiatric nursing standards.
Build therapeutic relationships with patients and support systems to promote recovery, coping skills, and positive mental health outcomes.
Facilitate individual and group education on mental health, substance use disorders, relapse prevention, crisis management, stress reduction, and wellness.
Use crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, and safely apply seclusion or restraint in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members to coordinate patient-centered care.
Participate in professional practice activities, shared governance, continuing education, and ongoing professional development.
Support organizational goals through responsible stewardship of supplies, equipment, staffing resources, and operational efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Paperless, quick onboarding
Warm, family-like culture and supportive leadership
Recognition programs and employee appreciation events
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, a retirement plan, PTO, and holiday pay
Annual performance reviews
Employee assistance program and mental health resources
Opportunities for advancement
Mentorship and orientation programs
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient and employee safety
Team-based staffing and leadership support focused on safe, quality care